Mr West's hands were left bloodied and bruised after the trek, but insists the pain and

discomfort were 'worth it'

Only 50 per cent of people who attempt to scale the mountain make it to the top - and

Mr West described the moment he reached the summit as 'incredible'.

He said: 'The summit sign seemed almost like a mirage.

'We looked around and realised that, after seven grueling days of relentless climbing,

after 20,000 feet of our blood, sweat, tears and vomit we had actually made it.

'The bleeding fingers and blisters were all worth it.'

He added: 'I set out to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro not only to redefine what's possible for me, but to inspire others to overcome obstacles and challenges of their own, and to give back to communities, that need our help.

'Reaching the peak of Mt. Kilimanjaro was the most mentally and physically

challenging thing I have ever done, but in doing so, it reinforced the powerful

message behind believing in yourself, and believing in others.

'So many people made this journey possible for me and I am so humbled

by everyone's support.'

His incredible feat has raised more than £300,000 for Free The Children,

a charity which brings sustainable to thousands of Kenyans experiencing drought.

When he was a child doctors told Mr West he would struggle to play a role in society.Something he has remained determined to prove wrong.

Porters carry Spencer West's wheelchair up Kilimanjaro, so he can use it when the terrain allows

him to give his battered hands a break.

Mr West slipped a pair of flip-flops on his hands to help him negotiate the rocky terrain

during his hike up the mountain, which looms in the background.

The brave climber grins as he reaches the foot of Kilimanjaro - ahead of the final trek to the top.

Spencer West spent a year training for the Kilimanjaro trek at his home in Toronto, Canada.

He had to be sure he had enough strength in his arms to carry him up the 19,000 ft high mountain

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